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MEDIA - Colin Burrows OM'77
What is your profession and current position?
I'm owner and CEO of Special Treats Productions. We create publicity content for the film and TV industry.
How did Monkton get you ready for the world of work?
Hardly at all...the careers advisor said as I like reading I should try to be a librarian. Hopefully the careers service has progressed since the 1970's!
What is your biggest professional achievement?
Keeping the company successful for 30 years in a very changeable landscape is probably the most important. But working as a consultant to the Bond films from Timothy Dalton through to Daniel Craig has also been an achievement.
What has been your most challenging professional moment?
Either interviewing a very 'relaxed' Bob Dylan who wasn't sure which continent he was on or a very deaf Barbara Cartland who kept saying speak up, until I was yelling my questions at her like some demented interrogator.
What inspires and motivates you at work?
Doing a good job. When a project works well with a team that is in sync, it's very rewarding.
What is one piece of advice you would like to share with pupils or OMs about getting into your profession?
It's a great time to get into the film industry - there is a huge demand for entrants and an accelerated career path in all types of work. So keep knocking on doors...electronically or in real life!